Crissy and Chris
Maribel is an incredible human! She was wonderful with our son Grayson, very attentive and she took the time to listen to him. Grayson loved spending time with her. On the parent side, she has the ability to make you feel secure in your parenting. Maribel sits with you in your struggles and together you come up with a plan to be there for your child. That kind of caring for someone is rare and she is amazing at it. You will feel heard, seen and cared for by her.
Taylor and Emily B.
Maribel is an incredible parenting coach and cheerleader. She has vast experience raising and discipling children and parents. She spent a number of weeks both in session and out helping us to better understand God's good design for discipline in the lives of our children and our role as parents in helping them to grow in their knowledge of his love for them and their love for him. Maribel doesn't approach parenting with a "one-size-fits-all" mentality. She spent time with our kids, getting to know them and she was able to tailor her advice and teaching to our family's situation and needs. Maribel exudes grace, encouragement and patience.
Krista N.
I am in awe of the wisdom and patience Maribel has with children. I have seen so much growth in the lives of those little ones that she has invested her time and love to. Children are drawn to her because she radiates love for them even in the midst of discipline. Her love for a child’s heart is so apparent as she works through whatever conflict they are struggling with. Little ones respond to her correction as she helps them develop the skills needed to be a good friends or learn obedience of those in authority. Maribel is a God-send to me as I am continually asking her Biblical advice on many different situations in my own life.
Heather and Tim G.
We have known Maribel for almost 10 years. We are so blessed that she has nannied for our family for a lot of that time. Maribel is truly gifted in working with children. Maribel has a strong belief that children are full members of God's kingdom and takes her time with children very seriously. She has a clear vision of who children are in Christ and how Christians are called to love and care for children.
Over many years, she has loved our children so well. Whenever they are with her we know they are being loved and discipled in Christ in the truest sense. We have been so thankful over the years to have her counsel and observations regarding our children. She truly possesses unique and deep insights into working with children. We are so grateful for the time and energy she takes to do fun things with our children, but also give them extra TLC when they are down or tired. Most importantly she takes time to have important conversations with them about relevant situations such as forgiving your siblings, loving people even when you don't feel like it, turning to God in prayer when you are upset, respecting your elders and the list goes on.
She has also helped us, as parents, in profound ways. I have so appreciated her encouragement and advice as we have navigated many parenting challenges over the years. Any family would be blessed to have Maribel's counsel and assistance as they navigate raising kids.
Carrie and John S.
Maribel has worked at our day care for the past 5 years and has partnered with our other teachers to transform our program. The abundance of knowledge and experience Maribel has about shepherding young hearts has not only enhanced the program, but changed the way I approach motherhood and discipling my own children. She not only is intentional in the way she creates healthy boundaries and clearly upheld expectations, but she focuses on helping the children understand the truth of God's word and His never ending love for them. The love she has for the Lord paired with the love she has for all children creates a beautiful balance between extending grace and forgiveness and asserting authority. She displays the way the Lord approaches all of us. I am grateful for the wisdom and discernment Maribel shares every day.
Jennifer K.
As a counselor who’s worked with more than 200 parents over the last 15 years, there is a huge need for individualized, live, in-the-moment and practical support for parents trying to navigate setting loving limits and addressing problematic behaviors in their kids.
I’ve known Maribel for more than 8 years and observed her around various children and teens, with varying developmental abilities and stages, and across settings and here is what I can say with confidence: her gifting from God with children is practically unparalleled. She is like a rooted and mighty oak tree; kids, teens and parents flock to feel restored in the presence of her shade and wisdom.
She instills trust, confidence and respect, and people of all ages feel loved and seen by her.